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Islanders Embrace New Era with Facial Hair Revival

10/11/2025

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The New York Islanders are entering a new era with the return of facial hair after former general manager Lou Lamoriello enforced a clean-shaven policy, as goaltender Ilya Sorokin and forward Kyle Palmieri are now sporting beards.
Palmieri says the change has been refreshing.
New General Manager Mathieu Darche is optimistic after the team's draft lottery success, including defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the youngest debut scorer.

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Story summary

The New York Islanders are entering a new era with the return of facial hair after former general manager Lou Lamoriello enforced a clean-shaven policy, as goaltender Ilya Sorokin and forward Kyle Palmieri are now sporting beards.
Palmieri says the change has been refreshing.
New General Manager Mathieu Darche is optimistic after the team's draft lottery success, including defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the youngest debut scorer.